Back in the states but still not home.

Hello from L.A. You read that right, L.A.

I did arrive safely back the states today but

unfortunately too late to catch my connecting flight.

Quantas was having a technical difficulty, which meant

a late departure from Auckland. Lucky for me, they made

up for this inconvience by putting me up in the Hilton

and providing me food coupons. So I guess I wasn't

meant to come home just yet.

I am updating this blog from the Apple store in Santa Monica.

It's the only place with free internet access. I took the #3 bus

(20 minutes and a .75 cent ride) to have a look around and find

a book store. I was watching Oprah today and she was featuring

Eckhart Tolle's new book "A New Earth" in her book club.

(Another interesting side note about this topic is that she and Eckhart

are teaming up on March 3rd to create a worldwide on-line classroom

around the book. Go to her site for more info or to sign up). I needed

more reading material for the rest of my journey home and really loved

his previous book "The Power of Now". My flight (hopefully) leaves L.A. at 8 am tomorrow,

arriving in Tampa around 5:30 pm. I am looking forward to seeing everyone once I have had

a chance to get over my jet lag. L.A. is an interesting place to begin my transition back into American

culture. I do believe it is the exact polar opposite of New Zealand, so my

head is spinning a bit. I'm doing my best to flow with the "different"

energy of this place and working to find the higher purpose/meaning

of my layover here since I would not have 'chosen' this myself.

The drastic contrast in these two realities makes me appreciate even more

how special New Zealand really is. I already miss it very much and will be

planning my return very soon. If anyone has to chance to visit this magical

land, do not hesitate, just get on the plane and GO!